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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues.
Kate Rogers
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

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Anya M. Waite
Thursday, November 17, 2022
COP27’s agreement on observing the oceans sets a strong foundation for policymakers to invest in internationally linked observation that will help countries better monitor these carbon sinks, writes OFI's Anya M. Waite.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Two new ÈâÈ⴫ý Canada Research Chairs were named and two renewed as part of a federal funding announcement Wednesday that also included more than a dozen SSHRC Insight Development Grants.
Angela Barrett-Jewers
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
This week, ÈâÈ⴫ý announced 154 new Academic All-Canadians — student-athletes who are as accomplished in the classroom as they are on their respective fields of play.
Stefanie Wilson
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A testament to human achievement and progress, this week’s population milestone also raises important questions about sustainability and the future of life on Earth. We reached out to some of Dal’s leading experts on population growth and international development for some answers.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Three recent Classics grads — one now a Dal grad student — excelled in advanced-level competition at last year’s national sight translation competition hosted by the Classical Association of Canada, scooping up awards in both Greek and Latin.